Expert clinical training and program development

I have provided over 60 training sessions to thousands of behavioral health providers locally, digitally, and internationally. With a cross-sectoral background in health equity and an ever-growing portfolio of novel research, I specialize in developing culturally sensitive behavioral health programs with particular emphasis on gender diversity.

Through training and case consultations, I help clinicians understand how to tailor evidence-based approaches to meet the needs of clients with marginalized identities. I specialize in auditing existing curricula and developing new, culturally sensitive educational programs. I produce a wide variety of clinical learning aids, including:

  • Handouts for comprehensive understanding

  • Language and Communication Guides for effective interaction

  • Role Playing Exercises for practical application

  • Memory Devices aiding theory-to-practice translation

All my solutions are rigorously evidence-based, integrating the latest findings from academic research.

Contact me today to discuss how I can enhance your educational offerings with innovative, evidence-driven approaches!

training & coaching Services

Gender-affirming eating disorder care

I have provided over 60 training sessions to thousands of eating disorder care providers. This customizable, in-depth training may include:

  • Reasons why trans+ and intersex people are more likely to develop eating disorders

  • Unique body image stressors & resilience strengths

  • Considerations of social determinants of health

  • Actionable steps for creating a more inclusive practice

  • Understanding embodiment versus attunement

  • Communication and language guidelines

  • Learning how to adapt evidence-based interventions with specific attention to gender, disability, neurodivergence, class, and cultural influences.


supporting caregivers of gender-expansive youth

After five years of working with gender-expansive families in the eating disorder space and eight years of lived experience, I am excited to begin offering caregiver support sessions.

I am particularly interested in working with caregivers of youth who are struggling with feelings of complex grief and uncertainty. Have you or your child been pursuing transition goals over time, and the course has suddenly changed? I like to frame indecision and fear as data. We can explore what new feelings and behaviors may mean and which paths forward are led with authenticity.

Previous trainings

2018 - 2021

Silverstein, S. Eating Disorders in Transgender Populations. [Training] International Federation of Eating Disorder Dietitians, 2021.

Silverstein, S. Eating Disorders in Trans and Intersex Communities. [Conference Presentation] Eating Disorder Recovery Support, 2021.

Silverstein, S. TRANSforming Eating Disorder Recovery. [Training] EDRDPro, 2021.

Silverstein, S. & Wong, I. The Care of the Intersex Patient: Past, Present, and Future. [Lecture] Sidney Kimmel Medical College, 2021.

Silverstein, S. & Torres, W. Disabling Food Scholarship & Activism: Future Prospects at the Intersections of Food Studies and Disability Studies. [Conference Panel] Association for the Study of Food & Society Conference, 2021.

Calzo, J.P., Silverstein, S., Lopez, E., Andrzejewski, J., Kretschmer, S., Gordon, A. (2021). “There is a paywall to my happiness”: Unpacking the role of socioeconomic position in transgender and gender diverse young adults experiences with eating disorders. [Powerpoint slides]. Retrieved from Eating Disorders Research Society.

Silverstein, S. Activism and Activists. [Seminar] Queens College Psychology of Activism, 2021.

Silverstein, S. Eating Disorders in Transgender Populations. [Training] Winston Salem Eating Disorder Coalition, 2021.

Intersex Roundtable with Assistant Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine. [Roundtable] United States Department of Health and Human Services, 2021.

COVID-19 and Mental Health Roundtable with US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy & NYC Health Commissioner [Roundtable] United States Department of Health and Human Services, 2021.

Silverstein, S. Eating Disorders in Transgender Populations. [Training] National Eating Disorder Association, 2020.

Gordon, A., Eiduson, R., Sharp, K., Lopez, E., Silverstein, S., Stieber, A., Reisner, S., & Calzo, J. (2020). Mapping intersectionality: Body image and social identities in an online focus group study with transgender and nonbinary young adults [Powerpoint slides]. Retrieved from International Conference for Eating Disorders.

Gordon, A., Reisner, S., Silverstein, S., Eiduson, R., Stieber, A., Fox, W., Sharp, K., & Calzo, J. (2020). What is Needed for Eating Disorder Prevention? Findings from asynchronous online focus groups with transgender and non-binary young adults [Powerpoint slides]. Retrieved from World Professional Association for Transgender Health.

Gordon, A., Calzo, J., Eiduson, R., O’Leary, N., Sharp, K., Lopez, E., Silverstein, S., Stieber, A., & Reisner, S. (2020). Using asynchronous online focus groups to reach transgender and nonbinary young people: Lessons learned from an eating disorders prevention study [Powerpoint slides]. Retrieved from American Public Health Association.

Silverstein, S. Queering Healthcare: Redefining and Reclaiming Cultural Competency. [Conference Presentation] IvyQ at Brown University, 2018.

Silverstein, S. & McGowan, K. Co-leadership, harm reduction, and trans justice. [College Lecture] Russell Sage College, 2018.

Silverstein, S. The Impact of Cisnormativity on the Transgender Population: Advocacy for Equal Access to Healthcare. [Conference Presentation] Gay & Lesbian Medical Association, 2018.

2022

Silverstein, S. Eating Disorders in Transgender and Gender Diverse Populations. [Training] BALANCE, 2022.

Silverstein, S. Eating Disorders in Transgender and Gender Diverse Populations. [Training] McCallum Place, 2022.

Allen, K., Harrop, E., Obeid, N.,  Silverstein, S., & Solmi, F. Early Intervention Special Interest Group. [Conference Panel] International Conference on Eating Disorders, 2022. 

Intersex Roundtable with Assistant Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine. [Roundtable] United States Department of Health and Human Services, 2022.

Silverstein, S., Rotach, C., & Casey, E. Working with Non-Affirming Parents of Transgender Youth. [Training] Multi-Service Eating Disorder Association, 2022.

Silverstein, S. A Multicultural Counseling Approach to Eating Disorders. [Lecture] Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy, 2022.

Silverstein, S. Eating Disorders in Transgender and Intersex Populations. [Lecture] Northwell Health Eating Disorder Unit, 2022.

Silverstein, S. & Rotach, C. Eating Disorders in Transgender and Gender Diverse Populations.  [Training] National Alliance for Eating Disorders, 2022.

2023

Calzo, J., Eisenstadt, B., Roberts, S., Silverstein, S., & Soulliard, Z. Cultivating Trans Joy and Resilience: Positive Body Image among Transgender and Nonbinary Populations. [Symposia] Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, 2023.

Brown, T., Ciao, A., Duvall, A., Pascual, S., Roberts, S., & Silverstein, S. Eating Disorder Prevention: Theoretical Foundations and Current Approaches. [Panel] Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, 2023.

Ashford, S., Derenne, J., Henry, L., Lock, J., Ogburn, K., & Silverstein, S. Clinical Case Conference 20: Eating Disorders in Marginalized and Underrepresented Communities [Workshop] American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 2023. 

Federici, A., Silverstein, S., & Willis, K. MAID: An Ethical and Clinical Panel. [Panel] International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals, 2023.

Silverstein, S. Intersex Mental Health Care: Disparities and Opportunities. [Training] The Brookline Center for Community Mental Health, 2023.

Babich, A., Darst, V., Patterson, N., Rose, J., Yang, S., & Silverstein, S. The Cultural Landscape: Supporting Trans Folks in the Midst of Anti-Trans Legislation. [Panel Moderator] Project HEAL InformED Community Forum, 2023.

Silverstein, S. Eating Disorders in Transgender and Gender Diverse Populations. [Training] Align Treatment Center, 2023.

Ford, A., Silverstein, S., & Wang-Hall, J. Centering Compassion and Agency in Eating Disorders Care. [Panel] Multi-Service Eating Disorder Association, 2023.

Levine, J. Lopez, E., Menzel, J., Silverstein, S. Navigating Complexities in Working with Non-Affirming Parents. [Workshop] International Conference on Eating Disorders, 2023.

Duvall, A., Negrete, C., & Silverstein, S. Using Cognitive Dissonance to Decrease Body Image Concerns and Challenge Appearance Ideals. [Training] National Alliance for Eating Disorders, 2023.

2024

Silverstein, S. “Eating Disorder Treatment Futures: What We Can Learn From Interventions for SMI. [Conference Session] Multi-Service Eating Disorders Association, 2024.

Silverstein, S. Conceptualizations of recovery and lived experience lens. [Conference Session] Royal Victoria Hospital, 2024.

Silverstein, S. & Smith, E. Gender Affirming Eating Disorder Care: Adaptations from Assessment to Treatment. [Clinical Teaching Day] International Conference for Eating Disorders, 2024.

Silverstein, S. A health equity lens on early intervention for eating disorders. [Plenary Talk] International Conference for Eating Disorders, 2024.

Silverstein, S. Body Image and Gender Diversity. [Training] CK Blackmore Group Supervision, 2024.

Federici, A., Silverstein, S., Downs, J., Piekunka, K., Adams, M. & Stokes, L. From Suffering to Dying: Is there a Middle Ground? A Dialectical Perspective on Terminality and MAiD. [SIG Panel] International Conference for Eating Disorders, 2024.

LaMarre, A. & Silverstein, S. The world got bigger: Lived Experience Perspectives on Eating Disorder Recovery. [Paper Presentation] International Conference for Eating Disorders, 2024.